Course Outline

Module 1: Overview and Theoretical Foundations

• This module begins with the justification and rational for the utilization of equity-focused and culturally responsive evaluation approaches. The instructor will overview the relationship between axiology, ontology, epistemology, methodology, and evaluation approaches and theories. Then, participations will work to understand the relationship between their own experiences, culture, education, and background and their practice. The extent to which all social inquiry products are steeped in culture will be discussed.

Module 2: Applying Equity-Focused and Culturally Responsive Evaluation 

• In this module, participants will learn how to informally engage with culture, equity, diversity, and inclusion in evaluation settings. They will then work through the practical aspects of developing stakeholder relationships, logic modeling, and developing evaluation questions with an equity-focused and culturally responsive evaluation lens.

Module 3: Applying Equity-Focused and Culturally Responsive Evaluation 

• In this module, participants will learn how to develop instruments, data analysis, and reporting with an equity-focused and culturally responsive evaluation lens.